insanityslave 52 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 seen today in central nc best guess is coopers. ive got several pics, but this on is the best. most of them you can see/distinguish the face/head. thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seanbirds 711 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Hard to tell from that photo. Sharpie? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avery 1,056 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I like Coopers. Tubular shape, bill that is an extension of the forehead, and overall giss. Also, the nape looks pale. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gpoole 31 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I think maybe Coopers. It's beak looks like it follows the line of it's forehead and the nape looks lighter than the top of it's head. Also it seems the tail feathers are graduated. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Bird Nuts 4,585 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I wouldn't call it with this photo. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seanbirds 711 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 7 minutes ago, The Bird Nuts said: I wouldn't call it with this photo. me neither. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
insanityslave 52 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 25 minutes ago, The Bird Nuts said: I wouldn't call it with this photo. would you label it accipiter sp. then? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avery 1,056 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) 28 minutes ago, The Bird Nuts said: I wouldn't call it with this photo. I mean, there is a lot of white on the tip of the tail too, something I have yet to see on a sharpie. But if your unsure, definitely air on the side of caution. Edited January 22 by Avery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
insanityslave 52 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 fwiw ive played around with coloring/lighting to get a better profile contrast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Bird Nuts 4,585 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 That edited photo does help. I'm good with Cooper's now. I was leaning Cooper's before because of the long tail, but I couldn't see any other details. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jefferson Shank 1,978 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Cooper's 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IKLland 584 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 5 hours ago, insanityslave said: would you label it accipiter sp. then? there is also an option of Sharp-Shinned/ Cooper's hawk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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